focus
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/ˈfəʊkəs/
🇬🇧
/ˈfəʊkəs/
verb
A2
to pay attention to one thing
You need to focus on your work to do it well.
B2
to make something clear to see
The camera needs to focus to take a clear picture.
R
to aim light to one point
The lens helps focus the light on the screen.
R
to shine light on something
The spotlight will focus on the main singer.
noun
A2
the main thing you pay attention to
My main focus is learning new skills.
B2
the clear point where you see things best
Adjust the focus to see the text clearly.
R
the point where light or sound waves meet
R
the starting point of an earthquake
translation
to pay attention to one thing; to make something clear to see; to aim light to one point; to shine light on something
the main thing you pay attention to; the clear point where you see things best; the point where light or sound waves meet; the starting point of an earthquake
Word Forms
3rd Present
focuses
Past
focused
Perfect
focused
Progressive
focusing
Plural
focuses, foci